Whenever I come across a recipe that sounds good, I almost always end up modifying it to make it healthier, tastier, or to fit the ingredients I have on hand. A recipe for me, is merely an idea and starting point, and then I create dishes with ingredients I have on hand, or that we prefer. I started this blog to share my ideas, and I have a book published with the same title at Lulu.com. Please join in and share your thoughts and ideas, too!

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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Ingredients
5 cups whole-grain oat cereal, like Cheerios
1 cup Chex cereal - Wheat Chex is my preferred flavor since it has the most fiber; however, I occasionally buy the others and I had an open box of Corn Chex when I prepared this
1 tablespoon trans-fat-free butter
¼ cup natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional
pinch of kosher or sea salt
1½ cups peanuts
1 cup dried fruit - I used a combination of dried cranberries and raisins, and I think banana chips would also be an excellent choice

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Measure cereal into a 9 x 13" baking pan.

Melt butter and peanut butter in small saucepan over low heat. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Stir in salt, and then pour mixture over cereal, stirring until well mixed.

Place pan in oven for 10 minutes. Stir mixture twice during the 10 minutes; after about 3 to 4 minutes each time.

Remove pan from oven, and stir in peanuts. Allow mixture to cool. Stir in dried fruit, and enjoy! Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.

About the Author

Iris is an avid traveler who writes about her passions in both traveling and eating healthy. She has visited all 50 US states, as well as destinations in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Iris strives to live a healthy lifestyle. Her idea of a healthy diet is one that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, and treats in moderation. She has a published book available at lulu.com that compliments the Eating Healthy blog. The book contains cooking hints, substitutions, recipes, and more.